| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $17.30 | 6.793% | $18.4752 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.27 | 11.840% | $209.4428 | $209.44 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.91 | 3.280% | $44.3174 | $44.32 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.62 | 7.547% | $218.9872 | $218.99 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.95 | 12.439% | $263.051 | $263.05 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.51 | 12.712% | $171.8971 | $171.90 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.51 | 9.557% | $193.3791 | $193.38 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.07 | $1,119.5498 | $1,119.56 | $1,119.60 | $1,119.60 | |